Prof. Maree Hackett

Reader in Epidemiology

Maree is a Reader in Epidemiology at UCLAN and she leads a program of research at The George Institute for Global Health in Sydney, Australia, focusing on developing simple, cost effective strategies to prevent depression and significantly improve the outcome for people with cardiovascular disease. She has a particular interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. This is in concordance with her current National Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellowship (Level 2) on Improving the identification and management of depression in people with cardiovascular disease.

Full Profile

Ph.D. Medicine, University of Auckland, New Zealand, 2006

M.A. (Hons), Psychology, University of Auckland, New Zealand, 1994

B.A., Psychology and English, University of Auckland, New Zealand, 1992

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Psychological problems in people with physical illness

Stroke

Cardiovascular disease

Epilepsy

Depression

Quality of life

Teaching Activities and Responsibilities

University of Sydney: MIPH 5127 Mental disorders in a global context.

Publications

Hackett ML, Pickles K. Part I: Frequency of depression after stroke: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. International Journal of Stroke 2014;9:1017-1025

Kutlabaev MA, Hackett ML. Part II: Predictors of depression after stroke and impact of depression on stroke outcome: an updated systematic review of observational studies. International Journal of Stroke 2014;9:1026-1036